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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1964

Page

3

Boy Pushed By Burglar At Carbondale School

Lincoln School pupil Mike Cochran, 13, was pushed down stairs during an afterhours search for a burglar. He suffered a minor bump while other students and a music teacher investigated a reported shadow. police found no one. The district notes four break ins in six weeks and plans staggered custodian shifts.

Lincoln School Carbondale Mike Cochran Clarence Cochran Lurence Martin Board of Education Cochran Ong Charles Rogers Martin Rogers

Two Charged After Wrecks In Carbondale

Two persons were charged after wrecks in Carbondale on Thursday afternoon for failing to obey stop signs. Charles Prickett, 19, was injured when his motorcycle collided as he pulled into the path of a car driven by Guy Shane. Prickett, a Southern Illinois University student, received treatment for a head cut. Frederick A. Storke was charged after pulling from old Route 14 in front of Lloyd E. Penland on new Route 53, causing another collision.

Carbondale Charles Prickett S. Hayes St Guy Shane Rt. 1 Colligent West Main Springer Streets Prickett Ilinois University Springer Street Frederick A. Storke

Murphysboro Woman Injured in Grocery Store Fall

Mes. Edward J. Botterbusch, 64, of 2330 McCord St., Murphysboro, was admitted to St Joseph Memorial Hospital for minor injuries after falling from her car in a grocery store lot on North 13th Street at about 10 30 a.m. She suffered slight lacerations to legs and arms.

Murphysboro Edward J. Botterbusch McCord St St. Joseph Memorial Ninor North 13Th Street

Improvements Urged For Carbondale Community Center Plan

Carbondale Park District plans to spend 15000 to upgrade the center and prepare the lot while awaiting a new facility. Two adjacent properties may be bought for 20000 under a 275000 general obligation bond issue. Consultants McFadzean Everly advise using the present storage area more by installing a folding partition to create two meeting spaces until a new center is built.

Carbondale Park District McFadzean, Everly and Associates Trict W. Elm MNE Cos OK Femvuehee Park Board

Grade Board Rehires Staff At Carbondale District 95

The Carbondale Grade School District 95 board rehired the 10 teachers 10 custodians four custodians helpers 14 cooks three secretaries a supervisor of buildings and grounds a nurse a crossing watchman and two administrators for next year. They accepted the resignation of Jane Hancock second grade at Springmore School and approved up to 125 for Beulah Crensham to attend the National Education Association meeting in Seattle June 28 to July 3. The board bought seven World Book Encyclopedia sets for 669.90 after a 73.30 discount and agreed to share in purchasing a baritone saxophone for 414 with half paid by Band Parents. They approved use of Lincoln School gym by Southern Illinois University Women’s Physical Education Department on Nov 21 and by the Carbondale Promenaders Square Dance Club at Lakeland School on April 12.

Board of Education Carbondale Jane Hancock Springmore School Beuidh Crensham National Education Association Seattle Wash Field Enterprises Educational Corp Paschedag Music House Southern Tlinois University’ Women’s Physical, Education Department Lincoln School Lakeland School

Mines Working Saturday Fidelity

Mines report that operations continue on Saturday at Fidelity and other sites while several mines remain idle.

Carbondale Grade School plans discussed by board

Carbondale Board of Education reviewed two building designs for Cecil and Parrish sites and expansion of Lincoln School. 13 classrooms at Cecil, 8 classrooms at Parrish, with bandroom added at Lincoln. Utilities access and long range bond timing outlined for about 80000?0 bond and combined election with city and districts.

Cecil Parrish Lincoln School Garrison Walnut Street Haynes Reese Park Board Reese J. Edward Felton Charles Lerner

Kinkaid Lake Report Due In Murphysboro Saturday

State water ways chief engineer will discuss preliminary Kinkaid Lake and Reed's Creek Conservancy District work with district trustees at 9 a.m. at the Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce office. The lake spans about 4,145 surface acres west of Murphysboro. Police brief reports Mary E. Johnson fined 15 dollars including costs by Jackson County Circuit Court for immoderate driving.

State Division of Waterways Murphysboro Kinkaid Lake Reed's Creek Conservancy John ©. Guillow Swith District Chamber of Commerce Walnut St SRIEF Mar E. Johnson Jackson County Circuit Court Jim Bob Kerley

SIU Plans $10.8 Million Dormitory Project

Southern Illinois University seeks preliminary Housing and Home Finance Agency approval for a 510.8 million dormitory complex in University Park, Carbondale, adding two 17 story dorms for about 800 students near existing facilities. The project will be financed by revenue bonds with HBFA and private investors, repaid by student fees. John Rendleman says plans due by June 1 before final federal approval, targeting late 1964 or early 1963 construction.

Southern Illinois University Housing and Home Finance Agency University Park Carbondale Cacit Commmons Dowdell Hall Illiois Central HBFA John S. Rendleman SIU HARA Rendleman

Williamson County charges filed against two clubs for gambling

Williamson County State's Attorney Carl Sneed filed charges in circuit court against Marion and Herrin clubs for keeping gambling places. He seeks destruction of 17 seized slot machines and actions against 19 purchasers of federal gambling stamps. Hearings on machine destruction set. penalties include fines up to 500 dollars or more. licenses may be void if convicted.

Marion Herrin Williamson County Carl Sneed Joe Ravaitis Herrin Bagtes Aerie Hugh Pettus Marion Williamson Post American Legion Louie Bryan Marion Eagles Aerie Sneed Herrin Eagles Lodge Marion American Legion Marion Eagles Lodge Harris Marion Clubs E. L Buddy Buddy" Harris Smed State’ Liquor Control Commission State Supreme Court

Liquor License Hearing for Herrin Eagles Aerie 1549

A hearing to decide if Herrin Eagles Aerie 1549 will lose its city liquor license is set for 9 a.m. Saturday in city hall. Mayor Fred Henderson, the city liquor commissioner, will summon club officers to show cause after state police seized six slot machines in a raid Wednesday night. He intends to file city charges alongside any state actions. A second raid on Club Legionnaire was attempted but the venue was closed. The manager noted the club has no regular hours and closes when business is light.

Herrin Eagles Aerie Jesguts Fred. Henderson Offhaying Henderson Legionnaire

Unit 186 considers adding a kindergarten class for Douglas

Murphysboro Unit School District 186 board members Thursday night discussed reestablishing a Douglas School kindergarten for 1964-65, with pre-registration used to assign classes. The board also granted tenure to seven teachers, extended contracts to seven more, and accepted resignations from four staff members.

Murphysboro Douglas James Blackwood Douglas Schoal Blackwood Orchard Hills

Quasicentennial Silver Coin Sales Begin in Marion

Williamson County quasicentennial committee will take orders for a commemorative silver coin minted under chairman Jim Duncan. Coins cost 7.50 dollars plus tax and are sold first come, first served. Write to Quasquicentennial Committee Box 715 Marion to purchase. other metal coins will circulate through participating merchants.

Williamson County Jim Duncan Marion

Herrin Board Hires Custodian and Playground Purchase

Herrin Park District hires Charles Watson as full time custodian at 3500 per year replacing part time workers. Board votes to buy 815 of playground equipment from Paul Buckley Associates, including 6 unit swing and merry go round, for installation north of the park pond, with plans to add more rides annually.

Charles Watson Cherry St Herrin Herrin Park District Charles Jack John Serati Watson Paul Buckley & Associates West Union Iowa Fred Lowe

Joint Services Set For Couple

Funeral services for Joseph Davis 27 and his wife Bettye 25 of Rt 2 Carterville will be held 2 30 p m Saturday at First Baptist Church Madisonville Ky Rev C D Cole to officiate with Rev Harry Pullen Jr assisting Mrs Davis survived by her mother Desseree Johnston of Madisonville father A D Johnston Owensboro Ky two brothers Thomas Lexington Ky and A C Jr Madisonville a grandmother Mrs Kate Johnston and several aunts and uncles Burial in Oddfellows Cemetery Madisonville Friends may call Norris Funeral Home Madisonville Services for Mr Davis were held this morning at Norris and Son Funeral Home Jonesboro

Joseph Davis Bettye Rt. 2 Carterville First Baptist Church Madisonville Davis Desseree R. Johnston A. D. Johnston Owensboro Thomas Lexington A. C. Jr Kate Johnston Oddfell Jews Norris Funeral Home Madisonville. ~ Services For Mr. Davis Norris and Son Funeral Home Jonesboro

Herrin Mains To Be Flushed This Evening

The Herrin Water Department will flush the town's water lines this evening and again Saturday. Water may appear discolored but is safe to drink, with residents advised not to wash clothes during flushing. About 300 fire plugs will be opened to clear stale water after Herrin returned to its reservoirs from Crab Orchard Lake following 175 days drawing from the lake.

Herrin Mike Miriam Flushing Crab Orchard Lake Miriami

Three Injured In Rural Wreck Near Pinckneyville

Two car collision on a rural road northwest of Pinckneyville injures three men. Donald Thomas and Robert Cuccatti, both 21, are hospitalized with face cuts and possible internal injuries. Passenger Clyde Marlow, 45, treated for minor injuries. Police report another crash later that night in Hoyleton involving Edward Piethmay and Cornelia Dries, with Dries’ car striking a parked vehicle.

Pinckneyville District 13 du Quoin Donald Thomas Rt. 1 Coulterville Robert Cuccatti Rt 3 Rt, 127 Pinckneyville Community Hospital Thomas Qucoatti Clyde Marlow Egalville Cuccatti Edward H. Piethmay Richview Cornelia C. Dries Hoyleton Dries Alvin F. Buchholz Hayleton

Man Accused of Stealing Charged in Carbondale Shoplifting Case

Ernest Freezandle of East Dak Street Carbondale is held in Carbondale jail on a shoplifting charge. Harold Green manager of the P Store filed the complaint accusing Freezandle of attempting to steal packages of chicken and candy.

Ernest Freezandle Eastdakstreet Carbondale Harold. Green and P Freeantle

Williamson County Housing bids two projects in 1965

Williamson County Housing Authority for construction in Hurst and Creal Springs received bids led by Steffes Construction Co with 373 780 for two projects. Bearden Construction and Piez Lewis bid combined totals around 398 700 and 412 000. Contracts to be awarded within a week with start planned the first week of April and completion mid summer 1965.

Williamson County Hurst Cream Springs Steffes Construction Co Carterville Herrin Bearden Construction Co Marion Piez Lewis & Son, Inc St. Louis Creal Springs Fens Authority Julius Steinmarch Public Housing Administration Steinmarch

Marion police brief on Sutton fine for failure to stop

Loren Sutton of Marion was fined $10 and $5 costs in Circuit Court for failing to stop on a city ticket. The brief report notes the adjudication occurred in Marion.

Marion Loren Sutton

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Ares Strucure Offera i Ae Carbondale Grade Board Charles Garrison Simon, Rettberg and Garrison HHFA Chester Lodge Randolph County Olin Walter Chester Elks Lodge Walter Ted Search Herrin Eagles Steve Dozier George Forest Harold Mills Kitty Scarlett Carruthers Carroll Nelson Carolyn Ozburn Mary Jane Williams Longfellow Nancy Baker Charles Fee Carruthers Junior High Laurene Connor Ronald Burdick Finas Stiegman Avenue Windhorst Lena Zalatimo Janice Holloway Patricia Jewell Logan Washington Richard “McGl Herrin Board Law
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